315/30R20 vs 265/40R20
265/40R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.30%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/40R20 on a car calibrated for 315/30R20, the speedometer reads 58.1 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.3%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.3 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.6 mph |
Other sizes close to 315/30R20
- 315/30R20 vs 245/45R19+0.88%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/45R20+4.52%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/40R20+4.45%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/40R20+1.00%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/40R19+0.80%
- 315/30R20 vs 245/35R20-2.51%
- 315/30R20 vs 255/35R20-1.51%
- 315/30R20 vs 275/35R20+0.50%
- 315/30R20 vs 255/40R20+2.15%
- 315/30R20 vs 235/45R19-0.42%
- 315/30R20 vs 285/35R20+1.51%
- 315/30R20 vs 315/35R20+4.52%
Questions
Can I replace 315/30R20 with 265/40R20?
265/40R20 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 315/30R20: the diameter differs by +3.30%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 315/30R20 and 265/40R20?
265/40R20 is 0.91" taller and 50 mm narrower; the sidewall is +0.45". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.0 mph.
Will 265/40R20 fit on 315/30R20 wheels?
Both use a 20" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.